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Tailoring is a fit problem before it is a style one. The shoulder is the fixed point: once it sits too wide or too narrow, no alteration recovers it, while sleeves, waist and hem are all negotiable with a good tailor. Judging a jacket in that order, shoulder first, turns an intimidating category into a short list.

What follows from a jacket that fits is range. A blazer sits over a dress as easily as over denim, and clean-line trousers carry a knit by day and a satin top by night. Weight matters as much as cut: a wool blend with some recovery holds its line through a long day, while lighter unlined cloth moves more and creases sooner. Composition, lining and care instructions are listed on each product page.